Graduate Learning Support Assistant

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly and successful independent school on the Surrey/Croydon border is seeking a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team as soon as possible. You will work closely with teachers and the school’s SEND team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate confidently in school life.

This full-time, one-year fixed-term contract offers an opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate and provides a pathway toward a career in educational

Qualifications

• First-Class or 2:1 degree from a Russell Group or leading university.
• Ideally studied psychology, education, neuroscience or a related subject.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Interest in future training as an educational or clinical psychologist.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with SEND inside and outside the classroom.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
• Delivering targeted academic and pastoral interventions.
• Supporting pupils’ communication, organisation and social skills.
• Adapting resources and activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitoring pupils’ progress and sharing observations with teachers and SEND professionals.
• Helping teachers maintain a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Building relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Supporting the school’s wider academic and enrichment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organisational skills

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

First-Class or 2:1 degree from a Russell Group or leading university

Job description

Location: Surrey/Croydon border
Salary: £600–£650 per week
Contract: Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract
Start date: ASAP
Progression: Opportunity to secure a permanent position

Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to develop your experience before training as an educational or clinical psychologist?

A friendly and successful independent school situated on the border of Surrey and Croydon is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Learning Support Assistant to join its supportive team as soon as possible.

This is a full-time position offered initially on a one-year fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

The school

This welcoming independent school provides an excellent environment in which to begin or develop your career. It offers outstanding facilities, smaller class sizes and exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.

Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every pupil receives the individual guidance needed to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. You will join a friendly and experienced team committed to providing an engaging, inclusive and supportive education.

The role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the school’s SEND team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and participate confidently in school life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting pupils with SEND inside and outside the classroom
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and emotional resilience
• Delivering targeted academic and pastoral interventions
• Supporting pupils’ communication, organisation and social skills
• Adapting resources and activities to meet individual learning needs
• Monitoring pupils’ progress and sharing observations with teachers and SEND professionals
• Helping teachers maintain a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment
• Building professional and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting the school’s wider academic and enrichment activities
• Following safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion policies at all times

About you

The school is particularly interested in academically accomplished graduates who have achieved a First-Class or 2:1 degree from a Russell Group or another leading university.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a First-Class or 2:1 bachelor’s degree
• Ideally have studied psychology, education, neuroscience or a related subject
• Have some previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Be considering future training as an educational psychologist or clinical psychologist
• Have a genuine interest in child development, mental health and inclusive education
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be patient, compassionate and emotionally mature
• Have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Work effectively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Be available to begin a full-time role as soon as possible

Experience could have been gained through a school, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, volunteering, care work or another setting supporting children and young people.

What the school offers

• Competitive pay of £600–£650 per week
• A full-time, one-year fixed-term contract
• The possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate
• Smaller classes and well-behaved, motivated pupils
• Excellent facilities and learning resources
• Support from experienced teachers and SEND professionals
• Valuable experience for a future career in educational or clinical psychology
• A friendly, welcoming and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented graduate to gain meaningful SEND experience within a highly supportive independent school.